Tarbell Course in Magic - Volumes 064-065 - Secrets of the Orient

The basics of magic

Harlan Tarbell is known for his penchant for props with an oriental touch. In many photos, he can be seen posing in this style, wearing a turban.

In these two lessons, he unleashes a veritable firework display of oriental-looking tricks. He takes the reader on a journey through an exotic world, from small tricks performed in close-up to productions and illusions suitable for large stages.

The secret of the growing mango tree, with which Hindu magicians have amazed their audiences since time immemorial, is revealed, and a practical version of this trick for local performances is presented.

From apparently empty props such as the Chinese treasure chest, the lightning dove frame or a Chinese lantern, you can conjure up countless lanterns, silk scarves, even live doves and many other Far Eastern-looking objects.

Ching Ling Foo's Mystery of the Cut Ribbon inspired the famous strip of paper that is repeatedly cut and yet immediately restored: a feat that has been performed by many renowned artists around the globe for decades.

There are also tricks with fireworks, balloons, oranges and dice, rings and ribbons, a turban, and mysterious walking Chinese weights.